{"id":23173,"date":"2026-03-07T14:47:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T11:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/?p=23173"},"modified":"2026-03-08T00:42:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T21:42:54","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-simons-seat-walk-free-parking-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/ultimate-guide-to-simons-seat-walk-free-parking-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"ultimate guide to simons seat walk free parking revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23173\" class=\"elementor elementor-23173\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b1c6b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17b1c6b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-602afa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"602afa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">As a Lancashire lad born and raised, I always feel a small spark inside when Yorkshire people proudly call their land \u201cGod\u2019s own county\u201d.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">But after recently standing on top of Simon\u2019s Seat and taking in those breathtaking views, I have to admit\u2026 it\u2019s becoming harder and harder to argue with them.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">From the summit of Simon\u2019s Seat, you get one of the most incredible viewpoints over the stunning Yorkshire Dales countryside, and the peak is famous for its striking millstone grit rock formations that rise dramatically from the top. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467cfe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"467cfe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1153\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Clamber-up-high-and-relish-in-those-jaw-dropping-views.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23175\" alt=\"Clamber up high and relish in those jaw-dropping views\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Clamber-up-high-and-relish-in-those-jaw-dropping-views.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Clamber-up-high-and-relish-in-those-jaw-dropping-views-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Clamber-up-high-and-relish-in-those-jaw-dropping-views-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c318363 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c318363\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With plenty of trails leading up to the peak, on our last visit we discovered a quieter route that not many people know about\u2026 and honestly, I just had to share it with you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">And the best part? There\u2019s a free parking spot nearby. Now that\u2019s what we call a proper win. \ud83d\ude97<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Plus, if you\u2019re still full of energy after reaching Simon\u2019s Seat, you can keep the adventure going with extra trails around the area, including the path that leads to the incredible Valley of Desolation waterfall. A true must-visit spot for anyone who loves the outdoors. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e4e8d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2e4e8d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simons-Seat-and-valley-of-Desolation.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23145\" alt=\"Simon\u2019s Seat (and valley of Desolation)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simons-Seat-and-valley-of-Desolation.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simons-Seat-and-valley-of-Desolation-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simons-Seat-and-valley-of-Desolation-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fcb69d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fcb69d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Simon\u2019s Seat?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b4b70e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b4b70e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Even though Simon\u2019s Seat stands at just 485 metres above sea level, it still remains one of the most popular peaks in the Yorkshire Dales for hiking lovers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Anyone who takes on the short but steep climb to the top is rewarded with stunning panoramic views that make every step worth it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Simon\u2019s Seat sits in the beautiful Wharfedale Valley and is located on the private grounds of the Bolton Abbey Estate. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49bac30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49bac30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-dry-stone-walls-found-in-the-Dales-paint-a-jigsaw-like-effect-over-the-hilly-moorlands.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23176\" alt=\"The dry stone walls found in the Dales paint a jigsaw like effect over the hilly moorlands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-dry-stone-walls-found-in-the-Dales-paint-a-jigsaw-like-effect-over-the-hilly-moorlands.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-dry-stone-walls-found-in-the-Dales-paint-a-jigsaw-like-effect-over-the-hilly-moorlands-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-dry-stone-walls-found-in-the-Dales-paint-a-jigsaw-like-effect-over-the-hilly-moorlands-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8af010 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8af010\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The famous dry stone walls scattered across the Dales create a beautiful pattern across the rolling moorlands, almost like pieces of a giant puzzle spread over the hills.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Even though there are no official public footpaths on the fell itself, walkers can still hike up the slope because the land is classified as access land, which allows entry for recreation and outdoor exercise. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46d1f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c46d1f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is it called Simon\u2019s Seat?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e13c2f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e13c2f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The name \u201cSimons Seat\u201d was first recorded in the year 1771, and since then several theories have appeared about how this unusual name came to be.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One idea suggests the rocky peak was simply named after the owner of the estate, much like the nearby hills known as Lords Seat and Earls Seat.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Another story shared in 1838 by the traveler Frederick Montagu tells of a shepherd who discovered an abandoned infant on the summit and later named the child Simon.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Meanwhile, the nineteenth century historian Henry Speight believed the peak may once have been a place for ancient druid gatherings, and that it was named after the well known biblical figure Simon Magus, who was often called Simon the Sorcerer. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95d0f13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95d0f13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where do you park to walk Simon\u2019s Seat?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4dba8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"a4dba8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Barden%20Bridge&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Barden Bridge\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Barden Bridge\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c955ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c955ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Even though Simon\u2019s Seat sits within the Bolton Abbey estate, we honestly would not recommend parking at the main Bolton Abbey car park, as the parking fees in recent years have become quite expensive.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Instead of starting your walk from there, there are several alternative routes that lead to Simon\u2019s Seat, and one of our favorite starting points is from Barden Bridge.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The route from Barden Bridge is peaceful, less crowded, and incredibly scenic, and the best part is that it offers free parking. Just keep in mind that spaces are limited, so arriving early is definitely the smart move. \ud83d\ude97\ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5994ddc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5994ddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Free-parking-can-be-found-just-beside-the-historic-Barden-Bridge.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23177\" alt=\"Free parking can be found just beside the historic Barden Bridge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Free-parking-can-be-found-just-beside-the-historic-Barden-Bridge.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Free-parking-can-be-found-just-beside-the-historic-Barden-Bridge-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Free-parking-can-be-found-just-beside-the-historic-Barden-Bridge-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0daeec9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0daeec9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You will often spot a Yorkshire Dales ice cream van parked nearby too, which honestly feels like the perfect little reward waiting for you after finishing the climb. \ud83c\udf66<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55811a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55811a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simon\u2019s Seat walk\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15846fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15846fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Distance:\u00a0<\/strong>6 miles<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>2 hours 30 minutes \u2013 3 hours<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Difficulty:\u00a0<\/strong>Moderate<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Starting point:\u00a0<\/strong><em>Barden Bridge, 6AT, Dales Way, Skipton<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a00ae8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a00ae8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simons Seat Walk Step by Step Guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b27c36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b27c36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">From the car park, walk past Barden Bridge without crossing it, then head through the gate directly ahead marked \u201cBolton Abbey\u201d. From there, follow the riverside path for a short distance until you reach Barden Aqueduct. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e97e75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2e97e75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Barden-Aqueduct.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23178\" alt=\"Barden Aqueduct\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Barden-Aqueduct.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Barden-Aqueduct-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Barden-Aqueduct-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e074965 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e074965\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">When you spot the footpath sign for \u201cConey Warren access point,\u201d turn left and climb the steep hill. Keep going straight, and at the top, hop over the stiles to cross the field and reach the country road ahead. \ud83c\udf3e<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365f707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"365f707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Coney-Warren-access-point.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23179\" alt=\"Coney Warren access point\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Coney-Warren-access-point.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Coney-Warren-access-point-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Coney-Warren-access-point-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c7aaf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c7aaf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Cross the road, climb over the ladder stile right in front of you, and follow the footpath uphill towards Lower Fell Plantation. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fa833d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8fa833d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/follow-the-footpath-uphill-towards-Lower-Fell-Plantation.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23180\" alt=\"follow the footpath uphill towards Lower Fell Plantation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/follow-the-footpath-uphill-towards-Lower-Fell-Plantation.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/follow-the-footpath-uphill-towards-Lower-Fell-Plantation-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/follow-the-footpath-uphill-towards-Lower-Fell-Plantation-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1757fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1757fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Follow the signs for Simon\u2019s Seat, and the trail will veer to the right here, soon becoming quite overgrown and a bit untidy. \ud83c\udf31<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f71e4b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f71e4b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-trail-drifts-to-the-right-here.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23181\" alt=\"the trail drifts to the right here\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-trail-drifts-to-the-right-here.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-trail-drifts-to-the-right-here-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-trail-drifts-to-the-right-here-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4017b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4017b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">To stay on the right path, keep close to the trees on your left and follow the dry stone wall all the way past the plantation, until the trail eventually bends right and leads up to Simon\u2019s Seat. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d551e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1d551e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Make-the-uphill-climb-to-the-summit.jpeg\" 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elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecd9222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">After reaching Simon\u2019s Seat\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbc06d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbc06d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you\u2019re just visiting Simon\u2019s Seat and don\u2019t want to explore further, you can simply retrace your steps back along the same path.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Alternatively, instead of going back through the overgrown Lower Fell Plantation, you could take the zig-zag path down to Howgill Lane and continue onto Stangs Lane, then enjoy a scenic stroll back to the car park along the beautiful Dales Way riverside path. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">On your return, when you reach the fork at Lower Fell Plantation, take the tarmac lane on your right down to Howgill Farm if you\u2019d rather skip the left turn up the overgrown plantation path.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78c9a60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78c9a60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"color: #008000\"><strong>Top tip<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 if you\u2019re the adventurous type and want to explore more after conquering Simon\u2019s Seat, you absolutely have to head over to the stunning Valley of Desolation waterfall. Keep an eye out \u2013 a full guide is coming soon! \ud83c\udf0a<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94e7cea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94e7cea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How long of a walk is Simon\u2019s Seat?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9faace elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9faace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If you\u2019re starting your walk from Barden Bridge, the round trip to Simon\u2019s Seat is about 6 miles, which should take roughly two and a half hours at a steady pace.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">And if you decide to extend your adventure to include the Valley of Desolation, expect to add another 2 to 3 miles to your hike. \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c11caa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c11caa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Simon\u2019s Seat a mountain?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad1e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ad1e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simons-Seat-Is-a-mountain.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23184\" alt=\"Simon\u2019s Seat Is a mountain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simons-Seat-Is-a-mountain.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simons-Seat-Is-a-mountain-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Simons-Seat-Is-a-mountain-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-176150d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"176150d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Even though the climb to Simon\u2019s Seat feels pretty challenging, it\u2019s not technically classed as a mountain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A mountain is defined as a landform that rises at least 610 metres above sea level, and Simon\u2019s Seat, while impressive, comes in at 485 metres.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">But as they say \u2013 it\u2019s not always about the size! \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Top tip \u2013 if you\u2019re after a bigger challenge in the Yorkshire Dales, try tackling some of the National Park\u2019s most iconic peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6528339 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6528339\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can you walk dogs to Simon\u2019s Seat?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f23f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f23f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">No dogs are allowed on the Barden Fell and Barden Moor access areas, including Simon\u2019s Seat and the Valley of Desolation, so you\u2019ll need to leave your four-legged friends at home for this adventure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">While it may be a bit controversial, the Bolton Abbey Estate introduced this ban to protect the many birds that nest in the area from being disturbed. \ud83d\udc26<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a Lancashire lad born and raised, I always feel a small spark inside when Yorkshire people proudly call their land \u201cGod\u2019s own county\u201d. 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